WSC COACHING PROGRAMME

The concept of the Coaching Programme was started in 2022, with the goal of upskilling youth coaches in the Wellington region and providing work opportunities through the School of Cricket. Coaches are put through relevant NZC coaching courses and are all qualified to coach all WSC programmes and offerings.

As of 2024, we have nine coaches that have been accepted into the programme that are available to coach at WSC. They run our holiday programmes, small group sessions, assist with specialist clinics, and some are available for private coaching.

Those that are available for private coaching have spent extensive hours working with senior coaches to fine-tune their coaching style and knowledge, and have the option to coach one on ones and pairs sessions once they are experienced enough.

To arrange private coaching with one of our coaches, please get in touch with Kavi (kavi@cricketwellington.co.nz).


OUR COACHES

Kavi Dharmawardane - Programme Lead

WSC Manager and Pathways Coach (U17 and Year 10 Boys)

Ben Stephen - Advanced Development Coach​​​​​​​

Coaching Experience:

WSC Holiday Programmes (2021-) 

WSC Small Group Sessions (2023-) 

Private Coaching (2023-)

Playing Experience:

Wellington U17 Men (2022-23) 

St Patrick’s College First XI (2021-)

Specialty: Batting, Pace Bowling, Fielding

Ryan Tsourgas - Advanced Development Coach​​​​​​​

Coaching Experience:

WSC Holiday Programmes (2022-) 

WSC Small Group Sessions (2023-)

Private Coaching (2023-)

Playing Experience:

New Zealand U19s (2023-24) 

Wellington Provincial A and U19s (2024-25)

Specialty: Pace Bowling and Batting

Lucas Henderson - Development Coach

Coaching Experience:

WSC Holiday Programmes (2022-) 

WSC Small Group Sessions (2023-)

 Specialist Clinics (2024-)

 Private Coaching (2024-)

Playing Experience:

Wellington U17 Men (2023-24, 2024-25)

Wellington College First XI (2023-)

Specialty: Batting and Spin Bowling

Charlie Jackson - Development Coach

Coaching Experience:

WSC Holiday Programmes (2022-)

WSC Small Group Sessions (2023-)

 Private Coaching (2024-)

Playing Experience:

Wellington U17 Men (2023-24)

Wellington U19 Men Training Squad (2024-25)

Wellington College First XI (2024-)

Specialty: Batting and Wicket-Keeping

Lewis Jeffreys - Development Coach

Coaching Experience:

WSC Holiday Programmes (2022-) 

WSC Small Group Sessions (2024-)

 Private Coaching (2024-)

Playing Experience:

Wellington U17 Men (2023-24), Wellington U19 Men Training Squad (2024-25)

HIBS First XI (2022-)

Specialty: Batting and Wicket-Keeping

Will Julian - Development Coach

Coaching Experience:

WSC Holiday Programmes (2024-) 

Playing Experience:

New Zealand U19s (2023-24)

Wellington Development Squad and U19 Men (2024-25)

Specialty: Batting and Wicket-Keeping

Oscar Dry - Advanced Foundation Coach

Coaching Experience:

WSC Holiday Programmes (2024-)

WSC Small Group Sessions (2024-)

Playing Experience:

U17 Men Training Squad (2024-25)

Wellington College 1st XI (2024-)

Arlo Fisher - Advanced Foundation Coach

Coaching Experience:

WSC Holiday Programmes (2024-) 

WSC Small Group Sessions (2024-)

Playing Experience:

Year 10 Development (2023-24) 

Wellington College 3rd XI (2024)

Bruno Brown - Advanced Foundation Coach

Coaching Experience:

WSC Holiday Programmes (2024-)

WSC Small Group Sessions (2024-)

Playing Experience:

Year 10 Development (2023-24) 

Wellington College 2nd XI (2024)